Roberta "Robbie" Lavery is an occupational therapist and educator with over a decade of experience spanning pediatric, hospital, clinic, school, and home-based settings. She specializes in early intervention, feeding, and sensory integration, and is passionate about family-centered care and mentoring the next generation of OTs.  As a founding faculty member of the program, she is committed to advancing trauma-informed, evidence-based practice and fostering strong connections between students, clients, and the community.

Dr. Triebold earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Purdue University. Prior to doctoral work, he earned an M.S. in Mathematics from Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis and a B.S. in Mathematics from Olivet Nazarene University. He specializes in the modeling of biological systems.    Dr. Triebold is also an MAA Project NExT fellow.

Dr. Triebold’s research interests lie in the development and use of computational models of fluid-solid interactions to better understand red blood cell motion in the microvasculature.

Professor Nichols received his B.S. in physics from Harvey Mudd College and did his graduate work in physics in the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science at UCSD. His studies included analyzing satellite data to understand spacecraft charging, studying currents in the magnetosphere and the physics of auroral arc formation. Additionally, he participated in the design of an instrument designed to track coronal mass ejections and other transient solar wind phenomena.

Dr. Joy Balta completed his BSc in Zoology from the Lebanese University (Beirut, Lebanon) with honors. After which he was recruited by the Lebanese American University (LAU), School of Medicine to join a founding team as the Lab Technician in Anatomy & Microbiology where he developed his interest in Anatomical Sciences. After securing a faculty development grant from LAU, Dr. Balta completed an MSc in Human Anatomy from the University of Dundee (Scotland, United Kingdom). He then returned to LAU as an Instructor of Anatomical Sciences.